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82: We’re back with another round of Housewives, and this week the ladies are really testing my patience! Ultimate Girls Trip is in Miami, Baby Gorgeous is late, Vicki is being a drip, and Luann is doing the absolute most. I’m breaking down Lisa Barlow and Teresa Giudice, Luann’s return to drinking, Carole Radziwill’s return to RHONY, the Carolyn Bessette summer drama, and all the moments that had me saying, “read the room!” Topics Discussed: → Ultimate Girls Trip + Baby Gorgeous → Vicki’s Alter Ego Drama → Luann’s Drinking + Drama → Carole Returns to RHONY → Read the Room Sponsored By: → JASPR | Go to https://jaspr.co/tookes and use the code TOOKES at checkout to get 20% off! On This Episode We Cover:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:00:20 - Ultimate Girls Trip: Lisa Barlow Is Late → 00:04:20 - Vicki Gunvalson’s Dulcolax Situation → 00:05:06 - Vicki’s Alter Ego Party Behavior → 00:06:38 - RHOM Is on Pause → 00:08:20 - Luann’s Return to Drinking → 00:11:48 - Lisa Barlow, Teresa Giudice and the Housewives Hierarchy → 00:15:36 - RHONY: Carole Radziwill Returns → 00:17:42 - Carole’s Love Story Dates → 00:18:12 - Meet Erika: The Fitness Baddie → 00:19:28 - Haley vs. Erin → 00:20:14 - Sai’s Divorce + Daisy’s Tutor → 00:21:26 - Erika’s Knife Under the Pillow → 00:22:00 - Erin’s Awkward Toast → 00:22:30 - Carolyn Bessette Summer → 00:23:24 - Tooke’s Takeaway: Read the Room Show links: → RHONY Drama, NeNe’s Return + Baby Gorgeous Is LATE Check Out LaKendra: → LaKendra's Instagram  → Tookes Takes Instagram → X → LaKendra’s TikTok → YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

81: This week, I’m talking all things Housewives, from the RHONY Season 16 premiere to the Atlanta stop of Ultimate Girls Trip! NeNe Leakes and Kim Zolciak are back, bringing plenty of Atlanta nostalgia. We’re talking Sai and Jessel, Jessel and Erin’s feud, Chanel Ayan’s warning, Lisa Barlow, Vicki’s wig drama, Baby Gorgeous being late, and more. Plus, my thoughts on Dolly Parton’s legacy. Topics Discussed: → RHONY Season 16 Premiere → NeNe Leakes and Kim Zolciak Return → Jessel Taank and Erin Lichy Feud → Lisa Barlow and RHOSLC Reunion Drama → Ultimate Girls Trip: Atlanta & Miami Sponsored By: → JASPR | Go to https://jaspr.co/tookes and use the code TOOKES at checkout to get 20% off! On This Episode We Cover:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:00:58 - Atlanta Housewives Reboot → 00:03:50 - RHONY Season 16 Premiere → 00:04:48 - Daisy, Martha Stewart and Strip Club Makeup → 00:06:10 - Carol Radziwill and JFK Jr. → 00:10:28 - Sai and Jessel’s Friendship → 00:14:08 - Jessel vs. Erin → 00:15:10 - Meet Hailey: Dating Women and Lavender Marriage → 00:18:44 - Erika’s Billionaire Husband and Egypt Wedding → 00:21:30 - Jessel’s IVF Journey & Erin’s Gossip → 00:25:00 - Ultimate Girls Trip: Atlanta → 00:27:08 - Kim Zolciak Returns → 00:28:44 - Shereé, Cynthia and 50 Cent → 00:31:00 - NeNe Leakes Returns → 00:33:46 - RHOSLC Reunion Drama → 00:39:08 - Ultimate Girls Trip Heads to Miami → 00:40:20 - Baby Gorgeous Is Late → 00:42:10 - Tooke’s Takeaway: Dolly Parton’s Legacy Show links: → BRAVO Finally Did The Right Thing With NeNe Leakes Check Out LaKendra: → LaKendra's Instagram  → Tookes Takes Instagram → X → LaKendra’s TikTok → YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

80: This week, I’m celebrating the triumphant return of NeNe Leakes to Bravo! I’m also sharing some personal updates and my thoughts on Married at First Sight before getting into the Atlanta stop of Ultimate Girls Trip.  We’re talking NeNe’s big comeback, Gizelle stirring the pot, Ashley and Kyle hashing things out, the alter ego photo shoot, Porsha’s evolution, Lisa Barlow, Candiace and more. On This Episode We Cover: → The biggest problem with Married at First Sight → Kaitlin and Devin’s breakup → NeNe Leakes’ IS BACK! → Why Housewives history needs NeNe → Could NeNe and Andy Cohen finally reconcile? Sponsored By: → JASPR | Go to https://jaspr.co/tookes  and use the code TOOKES at checkout to get 20% off! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:01:18 - LaKendra’s Stand-Up Comedy Debut → 00:02:44 - Married at First Sight Drama → 00:05:50 - MAFS Relationships and Red Flags → 00:08:30 - Devin, Kaitlin and Relationship Disrespect → 00:10:20 - Mecca, Belle Jolie and Shawn’s Drama → 00:14:08 - NeNe Returns to Ultimate Girls Trip → 00:16:40 - NeNe and Andy Cohen’s Relationship → 00:17:24 - NeNe’s New Era and Relationships → 00:19:20 - Atlanta Drag and Housewives Drama → 00:21:36 - Housewives Alter Egos and Relationships → 00:24:04 - Housewives Fashion → 00:25:02 - Lisa Barlow, Heather and SLC Drama → 00:27:32 - Candiace, Gizelle and Chris → 00:28:48 - Took’s Takeaway: Burned Bridges Further Listening:  → RHOA: The REAL Reason Porsha & Shamea Fell Out Check Out LaKendra: → LaKendra's Instagram  → Tookes Takes Instagram → X → LaKendra’s TikTok → YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

79: The Housewives are bringing the drama this week! From Porsha and Shamea’s friendship fallout to Angela Oakley defending her daughter, there’s a lot to talk about. Plus, I’m getting into the Roaring ’20s Ultimate Girls Trip, the drama coming to Salt Lake City, and a Took’s Takeaway about finding strength when life knocks you down. Topics Discussed: → RHOA: Shamia & Porsha → Shamia’s Infertility Journey → Angela Oakley & Her LGBTQ+ Daughter → Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring ’20s Recap → Real Housewives of Salt Lake City: Meredith & Brittany Sponsored By: → JASPR | Go to https://jaspr.co/tookes and use the code TOOKES at checkout to get 20% off! On This Episode We Cover:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:00:42 - Jeezy Concert and Black Tie Vegas → 00:04:48 - Driving to Vegas With Savvy → 00:07:00 - Reality TV Making Us Mean → 00:08:32 - Kelly’s $70K Teeth and RHOA Drama → 00:09:48 - Kelly, Shamia and Cynthia’s Trip → 00:10:50 - Shamia’s Infertility and Pregnancy Loss → 00:12:34 - K. Michelle’s Message: “God Is Up to Something” → 00:15:46 - Angela Oakley Supporting Her Daughter → 00:19:44 - Porsha and Shamia’s Friendship Fallout → 00:22:34 - Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring ’20s → 00:23:42 - Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Drama → 00:25:08 - Luann, Erika Jayne and Vicki → 00:27:10 - Porsha and Gizelle’s Sprinter Van → 00:28:50 - Camille Grammer and RHOBH Throwbacks → 00:29:20 - Took’s Takeaway: When You’re Down to Nothing Further Listening:  → The Lie Detector Just Changed EVERYTHING on RHOA + BRAVO Check Out LaKendra: → LaKendra's Instagram  → Tookes Takes Instagram → X → LaKendra’s TikTok → YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

78: This week I’m covering The Real Housewives of Atlanta Reunion Part 2 and everything that came with it. From K. Michelle and Shamea’s ongoing feud to Pinky and Phaedra’s surprising confrontation, the Atlanta ladies are keeping us fed!  Topics Discussed: → RHOA Reunion Part 2 → K. Michelle + Shamea’s Feud → Porsha’s Lie Detector Test → Shamea’s Future on RHOA → Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip → 20 Years of Real Housewives Sponsored By: → JASPR | Go to https://jaspr.co/tookes and use the code TOOKES at checkout to get 20% off! On This Episode We Cover:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:01:27 - Real Housewives of Atlanta Reunion  → 00:02:02 - Shamea’s Mom → 00:03:42 - Should NeNe Come Back? → 00:05:55 - Pinky’s Bankruptcy + Slutty Vegan → 00:10:09 - Phaedra vs. Pinky → 00:13:19 - Andy’s Favorites → 00:16:11 - The Lie Detector Test → 00:19:13 - Ultimate Girls Trip → 00:20:44 - “God Hates Divorce”  → 00:23:30 - Vicki, Teresa + Gizelle Face Off → 00:26:21 - Tookes’ Takeaway: The Joke Show links: → HOA Reunion Drama + Why Are These Men Like This?! Check Out LaKendra: → LaKendra's Instagram  → Tookes Takes Instagram → X → LaKendra’s TikTok → YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

77: Part 1 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta reunion is here, and I’m breaking down the drama, shade, surprises, and moments that had me wondering, “How did we even get here?” Plus, I’m getting into The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring ’20s Edition, my latest thoughts on Married at First Sight, and why some of these men seriously need to do better. Topics Discussed: → RHOA Reunion Part 1 → RHOA Season 16 Reunion Drama → Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip → Married at First Sight → RHOA Cast & Relationships Sponsored By: → JASPR | Go to https://jaspr.co/tookes and use the code TOOKES at checkout to get 20% off! On This Episode We Cover:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:01:34 - Real Housewives of Atlanta Reunion Part 1 → 00:05:00 - Atlanta Reunion Drama → 00:08:00 - RHOA Cast Updates → 00:11:00 - Ultimate Girls Trip → 00:14:00 - 20 Years of Real Housewives → 00:17:00 - Married at First Sight → 00:20:00 - MAFS Relationship Drama → 00:23:00 - Bravo Updates → 00:26:00 - RHOA Reunion Reactions → 00:29:00 - Final Thoughts → 00:30:00 - Tookes’ Takeaway: Be Kind Show links: → I’m Ready To Talk About It + The Reunion Is About to Get MESSY Check Out LaKendra: → LaKendra's Instagram  → Tookes Takes Instagram → X → LaKendra’s TikTok → YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

76: This week I’m covering the Real Housewives of Atlanta season finale, from Drew Sidora's ongoing divorce drama and K. Michelle's country music listening party to Porsha Williams hard-launching her new relationship, Shamia Morton's surrogate journey, and the latest updates heading into the reunion. Plus, I’m sharing my thoughts on The Real Housewives of Orange County family dynamics and chasing your dreams. Topics Discussed: → RHOA Season Finale Recap → Porsha's New Relationship → K. Michelle's Country Music Career → Drew Sidora's Divorce → Real Housewives of Orange County Family Drama Sponsored By: → JASPR | Go to https://jaspr.co/tookes and use the code TOOKES at checkout to get 20% off! On This Episode We Cover:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:44 - Real Housewives of Orange County → 00:03:10 - Vicki Gunvalson, Michael + Family Dynamics → 00:08:00 - Real Housewives of Atlanta Season Finale → 00:10:20 - RHOA: Pumpkin Patch + Motherhood → 00:15:41 - Drew's HOA Fine & Divorce Update → 00:20:10 - Shamia's Surrogacy → 00:22:00 - Angela Oakley's Daughter's Secret Marriage → 00:23:12 - K. Michelle's Listening Party → 00:24:40 - Porsha + Sway → 00:25:35 - K. Michelle + Country Music  → 00:29:16 - Drew vs. K. Michelle Showdown → 00:29:48 - Reunion Preview & Final Bravo Updates → 00:30:46 - Tooke's Takeaway: Trust God Further Listening : → My Toughest Week Yet + BRAVO: RHOA Delivers Again Check Out LaKendra: → LaKendra's Instagram  → Tookes Takes Instagram → X → LaKendra’s TikTok → YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

75: This week we're talking about protecting your peace, recognizing who your real friends are, and why some people just need to move along. Then we're getting into The Real Housewives of Atlanta, from Porsha Williams and Shamea Morton's messy fallout to Porsha's love triangle, the Halloween party drama, and everything that's gone down since the ladies got back from Scotland.  Topics Discussed: → Protecting your peace → Porsha Williams vs. Shamea Morton → Porsha Williams' love triangle → The Real Housewives of Atlanta Halloween party → Forgiveness & moving on Sponsored By: → JASPR | Go to https://jaspr.co/tookes and use the code TOOKES at checkout to get 20% off! On This Episode We Cover:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:01:26 - Protecting Your Peace → 00:11:42 - Real Housewives of Atlanta → 00:13:06 - Porsha vs. Shamea → 00:15:16 - Porsha Buys Her Mom a House → 00:16:05 - Porsha's Love Triangle → 00:17:52 - Halloween vs. Hallelujah Night → 00:19:42 - Halloween Party Drama Show links: → Friendship Fallout: Love Island Winners + Bravo: RHOA Check Out LaKendra: → LaKendra's Instagram  → Tookes Takes Instagram → X → LaKendra’s TikTok → YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

74: The last couple of weeks have been a whirlwind, but I'm finally finding peace and sharing everything that's been on my mind. This week, I open up about protecting your peace before talking Bravo headlines, including the emotional fallout between Porsha Williams and Shamea Morton on The Real Housewives of Atlanta. I also react to the Love Island USA finale, share my thoughts on Angie Katsanevas' heartbreaking separation from her husband, and wrap things up with a reminder that integrity will always take you further than playing dirty. Topics Discussed: → The Love Island USA finale → Porsha Williams vs. Shamea Morton → Phaedra Parks' birthday celebration in Scotland → Kelly's fashion choices → Angie Katsanevas' separation Sponsored By: → JASPR | Go to http://jaspr.co/tookes and use the code TOOKES at checkout to get 20% off! On This Episode We Cover:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:01:27 - Love Island…Recap?  → 00:03:51 - Real Housewives of Atlanta → 00:05:31 - Porsha vs. Shamea → 00:08:21 - Phaedra's Birthday  → 00:09:47 - My Thoughts on Shamea → 00:10:53 - Angie K.'s Divorce → 00:13:19 - My Tookes Takeaway: Be Ruthless → 00:14:21 - The World Cup  Further Listening:  → My Recovery Update + BRAVO: Family Secrets Rock Atlanta Check Out LaKendra: → LaKendra's Instagram  → Tookes Takes Instagram → X → LaKendra’s TikTok → YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

73: This week, I'm sharing a personal update after an incredibly difficult week and reflecting on how faith, friendship, and resilience have helped me move forward.  Then I’m covering The Real Housewives of Atlanta in Scotland, where Shamea and Porsha's friendship reaches a breaking point as shocking family allegations come to light. I also discuss Kelly's legal struggles, K. Michelle's hilarious moments, Scottish traditions, and why I think Shamea deserves more empathy than ever.  Topics Discussed: → Personal update following a difficult week and leaning on faith → Reaction to the tragic Nolan Wells story → Real Housewives of Atlanta Scotland trip recap → K. Michelle's funniest moments from the trip → Scottish traditions, Highland Games, tartans, and haggis → Kelly's legal stress and the cast rallying around her → Shamea vs. Porsha friendship fallout → Preview of The Real Housewives of Orange County Sponsored By: → JASPR | Go to http://jaspr.co/tookes and use the code TOOKES at checkout to get 20% off! On This Episode We Cover:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:00:36 - Personal Life Update  → 00:03:40 - Nolan Wells  → 00:05:55 - Real Housewives of Atlanta: Scotland  → 00:09:45 - Haggis + Cultural Goods  → 00:12:31 - Scottish Fashion  → 00:14:47 - Kelly's Legal Struggles → 00:16:29 - Shamea Deserves More Sympathy → 00:16:54 - Shamea and Porsha’s History  → 00:22:51 - Stress Eating → 00:23:59 - Real Housewives of Orange County returning → 00:25:02 - Teeth Update  → 00:28:25 - Tookes Takeaway: Discernment Show links: → My Fourth of July Did NOT Go as Planned Check Out LaKendra: → LaKendra's Instagram  → Tookes Takes Instagram → X → LaKendra’s TikTok → YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices